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CAD/CAM software provider BobCAD-CAM, based in Clearwater, Fla., has announced the opening of a branch office in Houston to help meet growing demand in the southern U.S.
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World demand for copper to reach 36 million metric tons in 2019
- May 5, 2015
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Global demand for copper metal (produced from refined copper and recycled scrap) is projected to advance 4.2 percent per year through 2019 to 36.0 million metric tons, valued at $261 billion, according to “World Copper,” a new study from The Freedonia Group Inc., a Cleveland-based industry...
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- May 5, 2015
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The Association of Steel Distributors (ASD), Chicago, has named Michael G. Rippey, chairman of ArcelorMittal USA, as the winner of the 2014 Steel Man of the Year Award. The award recognizes Rippey’s many contributions to the steel industry since joining Inland Steel in 1984. He led the 2014...
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Peifer Welding celebrates 50 years in business
- May 4, 2015
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Peifer Welding, Ronks, Pa., celebrated 50 years in business with an open house celebration on April 24. The company was founded in 1965 by Christian Peifer, a skilled welder, performing mostly wrought iron railing work. In 1980 the company’s focus moved to commercial and industrial work, with a...
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- May 4, 2015
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GM announces $5.4 billion in U.S. plant investments
- May 4, 2015
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Pontiac, Mich.-based General Motors has announced plans to invest $5.4 billion in U.S plant improvements during the next three years. This includes $783.5 million for three Michigan facilities: $124 million at the Pontiac Metal Center, $520 million for tooling and equipment for future new vehicle...
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Bunting Magnetics adds southern sales representative
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Bunting® Magnetics Co., a producer of precision magnetic products based in Newton, Kan., has named Harrison Rogers as southern territory manager for standard products, with sales responsibilities for Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Rogers has specific experience in...
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U.S. ranked No. 1 in FDI Confidence Index for third straight year
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Michigan Manufacturing International (MMI), based in Stevensville, Md., has announced that its manufacturing facility in Hosur, India, has received ISO 9001:2008 certification. MMI supplies manufactured-to-print assemblies and components to OEMs. Products include assemblies, castings,...
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Konecranes Machine Tool Service adds laser metrology equipment
- May 1, 2015
- Materials Handling
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